The Red Bull X-Alps is the world´s most extreme race. With only a paraglider and a pair of hiking boots athletes attempt to cross the Alps from Salzburg in Austria to Monaco. In this book, British athlete Jon Chambers brings you even closer to the action and reveals his personal story of his 2011 race. In doing so he reveals the harsh reality of what it takes to compete in this uniquely demanding challenge: the physical and mental hardship, equipment, extreme conditions, strategic thinking and lucky escapes. 1. Language: English. Narrator: Ollie Gallant. Audio sample: http://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/008570/bk_acx0_008570_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

What really happened to the billions of dollars worth of gold seized by Nazi Germany? What role did the Swiss government play and what are the implications of neutrality during wartime? The author addresses these questions, presents the case for and against Switzerland, and applies the lessons learned from World War II to the broader issue of companies - and countries - profiting during wartime. Between the Alps and a Hard Place is both thrilling World War II history and an exposé of the shameful selling of historical truth and American foreign policy for political gain. 1. Language: English. Narrator: Suzy Harbulak. Audio sample: http://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/000490/bk_acx0_000490_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

High above the Alps: A Bird´s Eye View of Geology. A Visual Homage to the Awe Inspiring Geology of an Incredible Mountain Range. The Alps are the most famous, geologically active mountain range on Earth and bear an unbelievable wealth of geological highlights of unparalleled teaching potential, scientific interest, historical significance and sheer beauty. Although some of these have been made World Heritage sites by UNESCO, many of these highlights have not received attention outside a small community of Earth scientists and climbers. In part, this is because many geological features are only to be seen in inaccessible regions: in vertical rock faces, on the summits of high peaks or simply too large in scale to be appreciated from the ground. As such, aerial photography is the only way to do these features justice. In this project geologically oriented aerial photography of the Alps is presented and explained for the geologists and interested layperson alike. High above the Alps: A Bird´s Eye View of Geology ... is a ´´coffee-table´´ type book that explains the geology of the entire Alpine chain between Vienna and Nice on hand of photos taken from a small aircraft. The book contains more than 200 large-scale panoramic photos of the Alps and 170 geological diagrams, maps and other explanatory illustrations. The volume measures 24.5 x 30 cm in size and contains 296 pages. The book is a substantially revised and expanded version of the German language book ´´DIE GEOLOGIE DER ALPEN AUS DER LUFT´´, 3rd edition, which was published in 2011.

Mountaineering in the Swiss Alps presents a selection of classic routes in the main climbing areas of Switzerland. Featured are over thirty climbs, including world famous peaks such as the Matterhorn (Mont Cervin) and the Monch. Written by Stephane Maire, each route features technical notes, a route description and topo, and stunning photos.

Most of life is mundane: work, school, home, TV, church, sleep, repeat. Sometimes, it seem as if there´s no point to our ´´normal´´ lives. But what we must remember is that we´re actually part of something huge: God´s story - the greatest story ever told. In The Story of Everything, Jared Wilson takes listeners on a journey that starts before the creation of the world and ends after everything has been made new. Wilson shows us that the gospel isn´t just a ticket to heaven, but God´s incredible and unstoppable vision for all of creation. Looking at God´s redemptive plan for humanity, this audiobook will help you understand what the gospel means for your life, your home, your pets, your hobbies, and more. 1. Language: English. Narrator: Jared C. Wilson. Audio sample: http://samples.audible.de/bk/hove/001589/bk_hove_001589_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.